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Digitalis ‘Excelsior Hybrid’ Seeds – Tall Foxgloves for Cottage Gardens (UK)
Digitalis ‘Excelsior Hybrid’ Seeds – Tall Foxgloves for Cottage Gardens (UK)
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Digitalis ‘Excelsior Hybrid’ produces tall, elegant spires of bell-shaped flowers in a soft mix of colours, with blooms held outward-facing along strong stems. A classic cottage garden favourite, it’s ideal for UK borders, woodland edges, and wildlife-friendly planting.
Why Grow Digitalis ‘Excelsior Hybrid’?
Tall flower spikes with outward-facing blooms
Soft pastel colour mix
Excellent for cottage and woodland gardens
Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
Adds height and structure to borders
Easy to grow from seed
How to Sow Digitalis Seeds (UK Guide)
Sowing time: May–July
Where: Seed trays under cover or direct sow outdoors
Seed depth: Surface sow and lightly press in
Germination: 14–21 days
Keep compost moist during germination
Growing Instructions
Grow in full sun or light partial shade
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Pot on seedlings as they grow
Plant out in autumn for flowering the following year
Allow plants to self-seed for naturalised displays
Flowering & Use
Flowering period: Late spring to early summer (second year)
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and woodland planting
Adds vertical interest and drama
Combines beautifully with other biennials and perennials
Product Details
Variety: Digitalis ‘Excelsior Hybrid’
Plant type: Hardy biennial
Flower colours: Mixed
Approx. seed count: (1000 seeds)
Plant height: Approx. 120–150cm
Growing location: Borders, woodland gardens
Difficulty level: Easy
Suitable for: UK growing conditions
Why Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery
Seeds selected for reliable UK performance
Small-batch, quality-focused nursery
Fast UK dispatch
Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners
Materials
Materials
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
For Seeds
If you are unhappy with your purchase, we will accept returns up to 14 days from purchase.
Refunds will be issued once the item has been received by us, in its original packaging.
Buyer pays for return postage
For Fresh Microgreens
If your Microgreens do not arrive in Perfect Condition with 48 hours of dispatch we will refund all orders.
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